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# How can I rotate my API key

You can rotate your Google Threat Intelligence API key at any time to maintain account security. Note that you may only rotate your key **once every 24 hours**.

To rotate your API key, log in to the platform and access the **API Key** section via the **top-right profile menu**, the **left-hand navigation bar**, or [**this direct link**](https://www.virustotal.com/gui/my-apikey). From there, you can click the **Rotate your API Key** button at the bottom of the **Google Threat Intelligence API Key** section.

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  Note that once rotated, **any requests made using the old API key will fail immediately**. Ensure you **update all active scripts, tools, and integrations with the new key** immediately after rotation to avoid service disruption.

  For automated integrations and production environments, we highly recommend using [Service Account API keys](https://gtidocs.readme.io/docs/admins-guide#13-service-accounts-management). These are more resilient and better suited for long-term programmatic access than individual user keys.
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